Relationship‑Focused Social Care Practitioner

Wokingham Borough; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + 5 after 5 years

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme • 24/7/w

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

Onsite gym at Shute End

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking two social care practitioners to join our Adult Social Care Team on a full-time, permanent basis as part of the PACT team. You’ll work with adults who may not engage with traditional services, building trust and providing practical support to help them stay safe and independent.

You’ll assess needs, manage risks such as hoarding and safeguarding, and collaborate with housing, health and community partners to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in health or social care, or in a customer-facing role.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Understanding of adult social care legislation and safeguarding.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using IT and the ability to learn social care recording systems.
• A commitment to relationship-based, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
• Ability to remain professional when working under pressure.
• A full EU driving licence and access to a car for daily use.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with people who may be reluctant to engage with services.
• Support assessments, reviews and support planning, focusing on people’s strengths, wishes and goals.
• Provide practical and motivational one-to-one support, including acting as a “declutter buddy” where appropriate.
• Help people access services, benefits, community support and technology that could improve their independence.
• Identify and manage risks relating to hoarding, self-neglect, exploitation and safeguarding.
• Work alongside housing, health, community safety, education, voluntary organisations and other partners.
• Support prevention and early intervention, helping people stay safe and independent in their community.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

IT skills

Trauma-informed practice

Engagement with vulnerable adults

Safeguarding knowledge

GCSE English

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

IT systems for social care

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking two social care practitioners to join our Adult Social Care Team on a full-time, permanent basis as part of the PACT team. You’ll work with adults who may not engage with traditional services, building trust and providing practical support to help them stay safe and independent.

You’ll assess needs, manage risks such as hoarding and safeguarding, and collaborate with housing, health and community partners to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care.